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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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im running a 355 making 420 at the crank th350 with 10 converter 2400 stall stock rear with 308 gears will it hold up 225 70 15 tires im not drag racing just street driving you know just chirpping second and some burnouts nothing crazy
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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those tires are small, why?
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Running 255/60/15 Firestones on my 76.Not as much power as yours but it's a warmed over 350 with a 3.08 rear.I'm running a Richmond 6 spd with a 3.28 first gear no problems so far.[IMG][/IMG]
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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didnt burn them off yet im going to put on the same size you have 255 60 15
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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nice vette you have there mine is bright blue
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